World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Richard Jacob Ernst
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Glendon, New York
Honored By
Ms. Louise F. Dutcher
Relationship
Niece
Enlisted, November 1, 1928. Discharged, June 11, 1941 to join the 'Flying Tigers' on August 15, 1941. Discharged from 'Flying Tigers', July 4, 1942. Re-enlisted in Navy until Discharge on October 31, 1949. Navy Reserve until discharge April 7, 1972. Worked as a civilian at Fort Stewart, Georgia until his death.